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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 06:55

      Due to urgent repairs to the track between New Mills Central and Chinley all lines are blocked.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through these stations have been cancelled or diverted. Disruption is expected until further notice.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Due to urgent repairs to the track, train services are being disrupted between New Mills Central and Chinley (in both directions).
      Network Rail staff continue to work to rectify the issue & the line is not expected to reopen before the end of May 2024.
      Effect on service
      Monday to Saturday
      Train services are facing disruption between New Mills Central and Chinley.
      Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield services will divert via Stockport.
      Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central services are not affected.

      Please note, train services departing from Strines towards Manchester Piccadilly will depart from Platform 2.
      Sunday
      Train services are facing disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Chinley via Bredbury.
      Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield services will divert via Stockport (in both directions)
      Rail replacement transport will call at all stations from Manchester Piccadilly to Chinley via Bredbury (in both directions)
      Rail replacement
      Road transport is currently operating between Chinley & New Mills Central (in both directions).
      Please see station information screens or National Rail Enquires for the replacement bus timetables.
      Journey times will be extended by 45 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.
      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points & be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement transport.
      Other places to get more information:
      For live information, please visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).

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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 21/04/2024 01:35

      Due to a landslip between Shipley and Guiseley all lines are blocked.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until 23:50 30/06.
      Our advice to our customers:
      All train services between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley are unable to run due to a landslip near Baildon station.
      Network Rail are working to rectify this issue and the line will remain closed until further notice.
      Effect on service:
      Train services are unable to run between Ilkley and Bradford Forster Square (in both directions).
      Services that run via Bradford Forster Square & Leeds and Leeds & Ilkley are NOT affected.
      Alternative travel suggestions:
      Season tickets/train passes for the Ilkley - Bradford Forster Square route are valid on Skipton - Bradford Forster Square services.
      Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
      Road transport:
      Road transport is in operation between Shipley & Guiseley, calling at Baildon in both directions - see advertised timetables at nationalrail.co.uk
      Please see station information posters for bus pick up points.
      Journey times may be extended by up to 30 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.

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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 21/04/2024 01:34

      Due to a landslip between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley all lines are blocked.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 06/05/24.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Services between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley are currently being disrupted due to a landslip in the Pontefract area.
      Network Rail engineers are making repairs which is expected to last until at least Monday 6th May.

      Effect on service:
      Leeds - Knottingley via Castleford - in both directions services can only operate between Leeds and Castleford.
      Leeds to Knottingley via Wakefield - in both directions services can only operate between Leeds and Pontefract Monkhill.
      Knottingley will not have a train service.

      Alternative Travel Suggestions:
      Passengers at Leeds travelling to Wakefield can use alternative Northern services.
      Rail Replacement:
      To assist customers with their journeys, road transport is operating between Knottingley and Castleford calling at Pontefract Monkhill and Glasshoughton. Please see nationalrail.co.uk for timetables.
      Journey times will be extended by up to 45 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.
      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points & be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement transport.
      Other places to get more information:
      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay

  • Other train service updates (2)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 13:55

      19:09 Carlisle to Preston due 23:10 will be terminated at Lancaster. It will no longer call at Preston. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this train service today, please travel on the next available Northern service.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 21:52

      22:01 Carlisle to Whitehaven due 23:11 will be starting late from Carlisle and is expected to be 15 minutes late. This is due to a fault on this train.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

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  • Formation alerts (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 06:37

      Facilities on the 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 00:03. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

    Other train service updates (4)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:18

      23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 01:24 will be terminated at Manchester Piccadilly. It will no longer call at Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland, Preston, Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Layton and Blackpool North. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A coach operated by Phantom Travel will depart Manchester Piccadilly at 00:25 calling at stations to Bolton and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Blackpool North. A coach operated by Atlantic Travel will depart Bolton at 00:30 calling at stations to Preston and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Blackpool North. A coach operated by Solomon Travel will depart Preston at 00:58 calling all stations to Blackpool North. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (exc service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:06

      22:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:53 will be terminated at Manchester Oxford Road. It will no longer call at Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington Lancashire, Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland, Preston, Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Blackpool North. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this train service today, please travel on the next available Northern service.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:18

      22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:20 will call additionally at Blackrod, Adlington Lancashire and Leyland. This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 18:28

      23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:49 will be terminated at Preston. It will no longer call at Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Blackpool North. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. Road Replacement Transport has been requested, more details will follow when operators and departure times are confirmed.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 06:55

      Due to urgent repairs to the track between New Mills Central and Chinley all lines are blocked.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through these stations have been cancelled or diverted. Disruption is expected until further notice.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Due to urgent repairs to the track, train services are being disrupted between New Mills Central and Chinley (in both directions).
      Network Rail staff continue to work to rectify the issue & the line is not expected to reopen before the end of May 2024.
      Effect on service
      Monday to Saturday
      Train services are facing disruption between New Mills Central and Chinley.
      Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield services will divert via Stockport.
      Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central services are not affected.

      Please note, train services departing from Strines towards Manchester Piccadilly will depart from Platform 2.
      Sunday
      Train services are facing disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Chinley via Bredbury.
      Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield services will divert via Stockport (in both directions)
      Rail replacement transport will call at all stations from Manchester Piccadilly to Chinley via Bredbury (in both directions)
      Rail replacement
      Road transport is currently operating between Chinley & New Mills Central (in both directions).
      Please see station information screens or National Rail Enquires for the replacement bus timetables.
      Journey times will be extended by 45 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.
      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points & be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement transport.
      Other places to get more information:
      For live information, please visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 13:55

      19:09 Carlisle to Preston due 23:10 will be terminated at Lancaster. It will no longer call at Preston. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this train service today, please travel on the next available Northern service.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 21/04/2024 01:34

      Due to a landslip between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley all lines are blocked.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through these stations have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 06/05/24.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Services between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley are currently being disrupted due to a landslip in the Pontefract area.
      Network Rail engineers are making repairs which is expected to last until at least Monday 6th May.

      Effect on service:
      Leeds - Knottingley via Castleford - in both directions services can only operate between Leeds and Castleford.
      Leeds to Knottingley via Wakefield - in both directions services can only operate between Leeds and Pontefract Monkhill.
      Knottingley will not have a train service.

      Alternative Travel Suggestions:
      Passengers at Leeds travelling to Wakefield can use alternative Northern services.
      Rail Replacement:
      To assist customers with their journeys, road transport is operating between Knottingley and Castleford calling at Pontefract Monkhill and Glasshoughton. Please see nationalrail.co.uk for timetables.
      Journey times will be extended by up to 45 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.
      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points & be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement transport.
      Other places to get more information:
      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay

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  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 21:26

      21:18 Blackpool North to Leeds due 23:26 is being delayed at Blackpool North and is now expected to be 15 minutes late. This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

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  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:38

      21:15 Hull to Halifax due 23:04 will be terminated at Bradford Interchange. It will no longer call at Halifax. It has been delayed at Hull and is now 22 minutes late. This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

  • Formation alerts (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 06:41

      Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:42. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

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  • Formation alerts (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 06:41

      Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:42. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:40

      Following the emergency services dealing with an incident earlier today between Wigan Wallgate and Southport all lines have now reopened.
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running to and from these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport are currently being disrupted due to the emergency services dealing with an incident earlier today.
      The lines have now reopened and services will return to normal, however some services may still be subject to disruption whilst we recover the timetable.
      Effect on service:
      Services between Wigan Wallgate - Southport are able to run in both directions.
      First services affected:
      17:52 Stalybridge - Southport service is departing from Parbold 135 minutes delayed and will call at all stations to Southport.
      19:58 Southport - Manchester Oxford Road service will terminate at Wigan Wallgate.
      Replacement Road Transport:
      Due to the disruption caused by the incident, the following road transport has been provided:
      Departures from Wigan Wallgate:
      22:45 - Calling all stations to Manchester Oxford Road. Operated by Bestway.
      Departures from Bolton:
      23:01 - Calling all stations to Hindley then drop off customers at stations to Southport as required. Operated by S Line
      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (exc service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.
      Other places to get more information:
      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
      For live information, please visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay
      #NorthernUpdates

      Further Info

      An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

    Train cancellations (2)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 21:23

      22:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria due 23:27 will be cancelled. This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.

      Additional Info

      Replacement Road Transport will run as follows - 1 x Coach will depart Blackburn at 23:20 calling at all stations to Manchester Victoria. Operated by Solomon Travel.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:38

      23:03 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate due 23:37 will be cancelled. This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A coach operated by Blackpool Transport will depart Manchester Victoria at 23:10 calling at Wigan Wallgate only. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (exc service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    Other train service updates (6)

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 21:36

      20:58 Bridlington to York due 22:53 will be delayed at Hull and is expected to be 20 minutes late. This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 21:13

      21:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:56 will call additionally at Widnes, Halewood and Hunts Cross. This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:19

      22:02 Blackpool North to Accrington due 22:50 will be delayed at Preston and is expected to be 19 minutes late. This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:51

      23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:01 will be starting late from Crewe and is expected to be 5 minutes late. This is due to the train departing late to maintain customer connections.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:39

      23:17 Halifax to Leeds due 23:57 will be started from Bradford Interchange. It will no longer call at Halifax. This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    • Last Updated 25/04/2024 22:06

      An additional train service has been planned to operate as shown 23:30 Preston to Blackpool North due 23:53.

      Additional Info

      We apologise for the cancellation of this train service today, please travel on the next available Northern service.

      Further Info

      For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

    Engineering works (5)

    • Last Updated 13/04/2024 01:08

      Planned engineering work will take place between Hexham and Brampton Cumbria from 22:30, Sunday 21 April 2024 to 05:30, Saturday 27 April 2024.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Carlisle Newcastle and beyond: Trains will start from Hexham.
      Newcastle and beyond Carlisle: Trains will terminate at Hexham.
      Buses will be provided between Carlisle and Hexham in both directions.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please allow extra time for your journey, and please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 15/04/2024 00:01

      Planned engineering work will take place between Blackburn and Todmorden/Hebden Bridge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 22:55, Monday 22 April 2024 to 06:05, Friday 26 April 2024.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday to Thursday:
      The 2019 Blackpool North to Leeds service will terminate at Bradford Interchange. Onward train services are available.
      The 2123 York to Blackpool North service will terminate at Hebden Bridge. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackpool North.
      The 2202 Blackpool North to Leeds service will terminate at Accrington. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Leeds.
      The 2220 York to Blackburn service will not run. Customers from Leeds should travel on the 2242 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service to Hebden Bridge. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackburn.
      The 2238 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Colne.
      The 2303 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn via Todmorden will not run. Customers should use the 2323 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service to Todmorden. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn.
      Tuesday to Friday:
      The 0552 Colne to Preston service will start from Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Colne to Rose Grove, departing Colne at 0530 to connect with the train at Rose Grove.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please allow extra time for your journey, and please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 15/04/2024 00:01

      Planned engineering work will take place between Liverpool Lime Street and Broad Green on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:30, Monday 22 April 2024 to 05:20, Friday 26 April 2024.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday to Thursday:
      The 2217 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street.
      The 2243 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street.
      The 2330 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 2320 and run EARIER than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 2330 and stopping to set down only from Broad Green.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please allow extra time for your journey, and please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 15/04/2024 00:01

      Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:50, Monday 22 April 2024 to 05:05, Friday 26 April 2024.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday to Thursday:
      The 2210 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will run as normally advertised to Altrincham, then call only at Knutsford, Northwich and Greenbank. A bus will be provided from Altrincham to Chester, calling at all stations normally served by the train.
      The 2246 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
      The 2252 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
      The 2257 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly to serve these stations.
      The 2312 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly to serve these stations.
      The 2313 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
      The 2316 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
      The 2323 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove.
      The 2328 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Stockport.
      The 2336 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will not call at Levenshulme, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme and Handforth. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow.
      The 2337 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. Alternative services are available.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please allow extra time for your journey, and please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/04/2024 04:36

      Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:55, Monday 22 April 2024 to 06:25, Friday 26 April 2024.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Tuesday to Friday:
      The 0619 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
      The 0622 Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge service will start at 0633 and run later than normally advertised throughout.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please allow extra time for your journey, and please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

  • All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.

Stations

  • The Ticket Vending Machine on platform 1 is out of order.

    Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App or from the ticket office. During the hours when the ticket office is closed and you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 17:30 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 11:00 on 20/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 21/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 22/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 24/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:45 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Atherton station.

  • All toilets at the station are out of order at Barnsley station.

    There are alternative facilities at the Bus Interchange.

  • At Blackpool North station, the following issues have been reported:
    The automatic ticket barriers are not in use.
    The customer information system at the station is out of order.

    Customers are advised ticket checks are in place at this station.

  • Step free access will be unavailable at the station between Platforms 4 and 5 and the rest of the station from 06:28 on 25/03/2024 until further notice at Bolton station.

    Lift upgrades will be taking place at Bolton station from Tuesday 12th March. Customers travelling towards Preston, Blackpool and Cumbria will need to travel via Salford Crescent for step-free access. Customers are advised to use the lift to platforms 1 and 3, to travel to Salford Crescent and use the step-free access there to head northbound. We advise customers (where possible) to book assistance in advance on 0800 138 5560. Extra staff will be at the station to offer assistance.

  • The lifts will be out of order from 04/04/2024 until further notice at Bradford Forster Square station.

  • All toilets are out of order at Bradford Interchange station.

  • At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office will be closed from 05/01/2024 until 30/06/2024.
    Ticket Vending Machines are working correctly.
    The station is staffed from 06:30 until 18:30 each day to offer assistance to customers.
    Due to station refurbishment works, the subway linking Platforms 1 and 2 is now closed until further notice.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Bromley Cross station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:30 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Burnage station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 23/04/2024 until 23:59 on 26/04/2024 at Burnley Central station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 18:00 on 22/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 18:00 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 18:00 on 24/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 18:00 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 18:00 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 18:00 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Daisy Hill station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06/04/2024 until 30/06/2024 at Dinting station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Driffield station.

  • The customer information system at the station is out of order at Eccleston Park station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 05:00 on 24/04/2024 until 14:55 on 24/04/2024
    From 14:55 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Edge Hill station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From now until the end of the day
    From 06:20 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 06:20 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 06:20 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Flixton station.

  • At Gathurst station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to wet and slippery platforms passengers should take extra care.
    Due to recent flooding on platform 2, the waiting shelter will remain closed and the help point located on platform 2 will not be in service. There is a shelter and help point located on platform 1 for customers to use.

    Customers are advised to take additional care when boarding and alighting at Gathurst due to recent flooding on the platform. Customers are advised to travel in the front carriages of the train when boarding and alighting at Gathurst.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From now until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 20/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 21/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 22/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 24/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 21/04/2024 until 23:59 on 28/04/2024 at Hag Fold station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 12:50 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 12:50 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Heald Green station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 07:00 on 20/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 05:00 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 05:00 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Hindley station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and the station underpass from now until further notice at Huyton station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 13:00 on 22/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:00 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Kirkham & Wesham station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06/04/2024 until 30/06/2024 at Lea Green station.

  • The Disabled toilets are being refurbished and are not available to use at Manchester Victoria station.

  • Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 2 passengers should take extra care at New Mills Newtown station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at New Pudsey station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06/04/2024 until 30/06/2024 at Northwich station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Prescot station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and the rest of the station from 06:05 on 02/04/2024 until further notice at Roby station.

    Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 14:45 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Roby station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at St Helens Central station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 15:15 on 24/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 15:15 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Warrington West station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 14:30 on 21/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 22/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 24/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 27/04/2024 until the end of the day at Whitehaven station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 13:30 on 23/04/2024 until the end of the day
    From 13:30 on 25/04/2024 until the end of the day at Windermere station.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at Woodhouse station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from now until 07:00 on 29/04/2024 at Woodsmoor station.

Passenger Information during Disruption

Feedback from customers consistently tells us that the flow of information about train services that are experiencing disruption is a priority for them and is an area we need to focus on more strongly. Whilst it is recognised the Northern have the responsibility for managing their relationship with their own customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry dictates that a coordinated approach to the provision of passenger information during major delays/disruption is appropriate and important.

Customer information pledges

Whilst we always try our best to make your journey as simple as possible, we understand that, sometimes things don’t always go to plan when travelling by rail.

Customers across rail industry, tell us that this is an area, we need to improve, which is why Northern has been working closely with other train operators, Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group as part of the Smarter information programme.

The Smarter information programme

This programme aims to achieve a step change in customer experience through providing you with improved information, when and how you wish to receive it.

Across the rail industry, we have now agreed a set of pledges, which outline what you can expect, before, during and after your journey.

What do the Customer Information Pledges say?

The customer information pledges

  • Show we care by listening to our customers and putting their needs first
  • Commit to a set of guiding principles that will bring real consistency to customers who choose to travel by train
  • Bring together best practice from across the rail industry and other industries, to support you during disruption, enabling you to get to your destination as quickly as possible

You can view the Rail Delivery Group customer information pledges here

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